Corner for Belgium as they aim to peg back these pesky Algerians. Desert Foxes keeper Rais Mbolhi wafts his arms into thin air, completely missing Dries Mertens's teasing corner, but is fortunate to see the ball cannon off the forehead of Axel Witsel and fly over his crossbar.

Belgium substitute Dries Mertens gets his first touch since joining the action, caressing the ball towards team-mate Eden Hazard. But the Algerian defence snuffs out the danger.

Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"I think there has been a tweak in Belgium's formation. It is almost a 4-4-2 now and it looks as though they are going to try to get more players up the pitch.

"They were abject in their attacking prowess and they had to tweak things."

Seems our J White has influence in the Belgium dressing room - Marc Wilmots has listened and hauled off Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli at the break, with Napoli winger Dries Mertens taking his spot. Game on in Belo Horizonte.

J White:, external Get Dries Mertens and Kevin Mirallas on. Nacer Chadli and Kevin De Bruyne are awful.

Colm:, external Will the Belgium manager be brave (or desperate) enough to bring on Adnan Januzaj? He could be needed.

Belgium have won just once in the 21 games they've gone behind in at the World Cup. But Red Devils keeper Thibaut Courtois has never tasted defeat in 17 international matches. Something has to give in the second half.

Matt:, external This is making England's horrendous draw with Algeria in Cape Town look highly creditable.

Luke:, external The Belgium team are arguing with each other over everything. No team spirit or weak under pressure?

Neal:, external Your half-time entertainment - referee Marco Rodriguez will use his vanishing spray to construct a snowman on the pitch.

So what would you do if you were Marc Wilmots? No, not his shirt conundrum - what would you do with his team? There is plenty of talent on that Belgium bench, including Adnan Januzaj, Kevin Mirallas and Dries Martens. Or Marouane Fellaini if you prefer. Who would you throw on?

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One change will certainly be made by Marc Wilmots at the break - his shirt. The Belgium boss was told by the match officials during the first half to throw on a jacket because his crisp white number clashed with the Algeria players' shirts. Hope he packed a spare, otherwise he might have to dig around in the Estadio Mineirao lost property box.

Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"I have just seen Belgium manager Marc Wilmots go to one of his assistants with a clipboard. He has gone to talk to two players, one is Marouane Fellaini and the other I think is Kevin Mirallas. Maybe being lined up to be brought on?

"Belgium have been poor and unless something changes dramatically, they aren't going to get back in this."

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Liz:, external To everyone's extreme surprise, Belgium look like they met just this afternoon. Come on Vinny, get hold of everyone and fix it.

Simon:, external Romelu Lukaku doing his usual 'wandering around aimlessly' routine. He plays for about 10 minutes each match, looks clueless for the rest.

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Hands up if you saw that one coming? Me neither. Shock scoreline from Belo Horizonte as the Algerians lead thanks to Sofiane Feghouli's penalty.

Eden Hazard is warming up nicely, finding more room down the left seconds later. His teasing cross scuttles down the corridor of uncertainty between the Algerian goalkeeper and defence. Romelu Lukaku was inches away from toe-ending that one in. One minute of added time.

Belgium's best sight of goal. Eden Hazard finally manages to wriggle free from the shadow of the Algerian defence, slipping in Nacer Chadli whose tame shot is easily gathered.

Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"I have been disappointed with the Belgians. All the talk was they should win the group but they have been far too cautious, shown no ambition, no desire and no zest. I would be tempted to bring both Kevin Mirallas and Adnan Januzaj on at half-time.

"Belgium have been boring."

Another long-range pot-shot from the Belgians. Another one which Algeria stopper Rais Mbolhi watches drift harmlessly wide. This time it is Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli who can't hit the target. The clock is ticking towards a half-time roasting from Marc Wilmots.

Willie:, external No-one has executed the foam with both style and authority more than the Japanese referee. He was majestic.

The official is slowly getting to grips with the vanishing spray as he has another blast ahead of a Belgium free-kick. You need to give it a good shake, Marco. Anyway, Thomas Vermaelen forgets all about that as he slams the set-piece high over the Algeria crossbar.

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Meanwhile, referee Marco Rodriguez's over-exuberance with the vanishing spray (see 30 mins) is still evident. The mound still hasn't disappeared from the pitch. It is like that last bit of snow on the street that is refusing to be melted.

Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

"From that range it was going to have to be goal of the tournament by Axel Witsel. Maybe a bit of frustration creeping in from the Belgians.

"One of the criticisms of them during qualifying was they do struggle at times to break down teams."